Hape x The Met Van Gogh Cypresses Wooden Frame Puzzle is designed for children ages 4 years and up, combining puzzle play with artistic discovery to help build focus, spatial awareness, and visual thinking. Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Wheat Field with Cypresses, this puzzle introduces children to a celebrated masterpiece while inviting them to explore its expressive colors, flowing lines, and dynamic composition through hands-on play.

The puzzle includes 48 pieces and comes with a solid wooden frame, creating a clear and supportive puzzle area that makes assembly easier and more rewarding for young children. The swirling sky, vivid green field, and tall cypress trees encourage close observation, shape recognition, and pattern matching, while helping children strengthen hand-eye coordination, visual discrimination, and problem-solving skills. As they complete the image, children can also begin to connect with themes of nature, emotion, and artistic expression.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this puzzle offers a thoughtful blend of educational value, artistic inspiration, and play-based learning. Whether for quiet independent play, parent-child activity time, or an introduction to fine art, this wooden art puzzle provides a meaningful and enriching experience.

Item No.: E1470

Hape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Wooden Frame Puzzle is designed for children ages 4 years and up, combining puzzle play with art appreciation and hands-on discovery. Inspired by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa, this puzzle introduces children to one of the world’s most iconic works of art while supporting the development of observation skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving ability.

The puzzle includes 48 pieces and comes with a wooden frame, providing a clear and stable puzzle area that is especially helpful for young children as they build and organize the image. As they complete the scene, children can observe details such as the rolling wave, boats, and distant Mount Fuji, helping strengthen visual recognition, shape matching, part-to-whole understanding, focus, and patience. Puzzle play also supports early logical thinking and encourages confidence through trial and success.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with input from early childhood experts, this puzzle offers a thoughtful balance of educational value, artistic inspiration, and playability. Whether for quiet independent play, parent-child activity time, or screen-free learning, it provides a rich and meaningful early learning experience.

Item No.: E1471